Monoamine oxidase inhibitor antidepressants are:
a. used first-line in the treatment of depression.
b. reserved for patients who have not responded to SSRIs and TCAs.
c. used in patients who have developed serotonergic syndrome.
d. indicated for patients who have difficulty sleeping.
b
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